The Wayne Rooney Show - Romário: Will Brazil Ever Find Another R9?

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Why can't Brazil produce another Ronaldo? Have they lost what made them the world's most feared football nation?

Wayne Rooney is joined by Brazil legend Romário to relive the iconic 1994 World Cup triumph, explain why Brazil are still searching for the next great No.9 and reveal why he volunteered to take a penalty in the World Cup final.

Romário also names the greatest player he ever saw, agrees with Wayne that modern football has become too tactical and reveals why he'd have loved to play alongside Wayne.

Published on Friday, 3rd July 2026.

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